acaia Cinco User manual

Using Your Cinco
FW 1.0.012
The instructions in this operation manual apply to Acaia Cinco Scale. You have purchased a quality
precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation
manual prior to using the scale.!
Acaia Cinco Operation Manual

Disclaimer
Calibrate your scale using a calibration weight of the appropriate tolerance (class F1or F2). A scale
can only be as accurate as the standard masses or weights used for calibration. For more details,
please read Calibration Mode section in the operation manual.
CAUTION:
1. Any modification made without the consent of the manufacturer will result in the
warranty being voided.
2. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.!

Contents
4 Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance
4 Introduction
4 Specification
5 Scale overview
6 Accessories
6 Buttons
7 LED indicators
7 Battery charge
8 Chapter 2: Getting Started
8 Preparation
9 Charging and Setup
10 Chapter 3: Basics
10 Basic operations
10 Modes
10 Mode 1 - Weighing mode
11 Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
12 Mode 3 - Auto Start Mode
13 Chapter 4: Calibration
13 Calibration mode
14 Chapter 5: Configuration
14 Enter settings
15 Auto Sleep Settings
15 Zero Tracking Setting
15 Key Sound Settings
15 Zero Range Setting
15 Weighing filter setting
15 Default Weighing Unit [default=g]
15 Power Saving Mode
15 Weighing Mode Setting [ nodE_1 ] [default]
15 Dual Display Mode Setting [ nodE_2 ]
16 Auto Start Mode Setting [ nodE_3 ]
16 Bluetooth ON/OFF [default=ON]
17 Appendix
17 Error codes

Chapter 1: Scale at a glance
Identification
The instructions in this operation manual apply to the Acaia Cinco. You have purchased a quality
precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation
manual prior to using the scale.
"Acaia Cinco Scale "Micro-USB Cable
"Acaia Cinco Carrying Case "Acaia 5th Anniversary Pin Set
"Acaia Scale Weight 100g
Follow the instructions in Preparation and Installation sections in the manual to get started.
To take advantage of its many features, carefully read through the operation manual containing
step-by-step guides, examples, and other information.
Warning: Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or
physical damage.
Specifications
Aprox. Weight
70g
Capacity
500g / 17.636oz
Measuring Units
g , oz
Weighing Range 1
Maximum capacity
300.00g
10.582oz
Minimum capacity
0.01g
0.0005oz
Division
0.01g
0.0005oz
Weighing Range 2
Maximum capacity
500.00g
17.636oz
Minimum capacity
300.00g
10.582oz
Division
0.02g
0.001oz
Indication Limit
515.00g / 18.166oz
Unit Dimensions
65mm (W) x 65mm (L) x 13mm (H)#
Electrical Requirements
5V/500mA
Power and Battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7V 310mA
Display
8 digit LED
Top
Aluminum construction with acrylic window,#
touch sensitive buttons#
Bottom
Aluminum construction
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0
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Scale Overview
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Accessories
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Linearity
+/-2d ( d=0.01g for 0g~300g, d=0.02g for
300g~500g)
Work Time
Up to 7 hours
Starting Weight
1d
Error Range
0.02g
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Scale Back
Micro-B USB port
Tare Key
Scale Front
Power Key
LED Display
Weighing Pan
Acaia Scale Weight
100g
Micro USB
Charging Cable

Buttons
*Please find Chapter 3: Basics for more details.
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Button
Function
Example
Turn on
Press and hold for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale.
Turn off
Double-tap the power button to turn off the scale.
Switch mode (Default)
While the scale is turned on, press and hold for 1 second to switch
modes: Weighing Mode / Dual Display Mode / Auto Start Mode.
Start/Stop/Reset Timer
While in Dual Display Mode, tap to start/stop/reset timer
Back
While in Settings, press to go back to Weighing Mode(Default
Setting).
Tare
While in Weighing Mode/ Dual Display Mode / Auto Start Mode,
press to perform tare operation.
Toggle units
Long Press to switch between Gram and Ounce in Weighing Mode.
Switch option
While in Settings, tap to advance through settings options. While in
settings, tap to toggle options in sub menus.
Reset
While in Auto Start Mode, double tap to reset the mode.
Confirm
While in Settings, press and hold for 2 seconds to confirm the
option selected in a sub menu.
Enter calibration modes
While in Weighing Mode, rapidly tap T button to enter Calibration
Mode.

LED Indicators
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Battery Charge
You can charge the battery by plugging the USB cable to any power supply listed below:
A computer USB port
A cell phone charger with a micro USB connector, an output of 5 Volts and 1 Amp is
recommended
An automotive cell phone charger with a USB port or a Micro USB cable
A wall-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp is recommended
The scale takes 1-2 hours to fully charge from an empty battery. You can charge the battery
more frequently so that it will never hit empty.
Battery percentage can be viewed via Brewmaster.
It is not recommended to let the battery run out completely before charge.!
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Preparation
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This scale is intended for indoor use.
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The scale will function best when used in a stable, vibration-free, and level environment.
Do not use the scale near magnets or equipment that contains magnets. Avoid using the scale
near equipment that creates strong electrical interference.
Avoid storing or using the scale in places with large temperature changes. Temperatures
above 40C (104F) and below 15C (59F) may result in weighing inaccuracy.
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Charging and Setup
Plug the USB cable into the Micro-B USB port on the scale’s back panel for charging.
Note: To avoid affecting the accuracy of the scale, do not use the scale during charging
Long press power button to turn on the scale.
* It is highly recommended to calibrate the scale with the calibration weight before using.
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Chapter 3: Basics
Basic Operations
Modes *To Enable/Disable Modes Please see Chapter 5: Configuration.
Mode 1 - Weighing Mode
Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
Mode 3 - Auto Start Mode
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Mode 1 - Weighing Mode
In the Weighing Mode, the scale will only display weight, in either grams or ounces.
Display
1. There are two different weighing units in Weighing Mode: gram and ounce.
2. The readability is 0.01g for grams and 0.0005 oz for ounces.
Action
Operation
Turn On Scale
Press and hold power button
Turn Off Scale
Double Tap Power Button
Switch Mode
Press and hold power button while scale is on
Tare Weight
Tap T button
Toggle Units G/Oz
Long press T button
Action
Operation
Tare Weight
Tap T
Toggle Units G/Oz
Long Press T
Switch Modes
Long Press Power Button
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3. The LED display shows [ 0.00 ] when the weighing unit is in gram.
4. The LED display shows [ 0.0000 ] when the weighing unit is in ounce.
*To Enable/Disable Weighing Mode please see Chapter 5: Configuration
Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
In Dual Display mode, the scale displays a timer (left) and weight (right).
Display
1. There are two different weighing units in Weighing Mode: gram and ounce.
2. In gram units, the display range is from [0.00] to [500.00] (+/- 3%).
3. In ounce units, the display range is from [0.0000] to [17.637] (+/- 3%).
4. If the weight exceeds 500.00 grams, the scale will display [——]
5. In gram units, the LED display shows [0:00 0.00].
6. In Ounce units, the LED display shows [0:00 0.000].
*To Enable/Disable Dual Display Mode please see Chapter 5: Configuration
Action
Operation
Start/Stop/Reset Timer
Tap Power Button
Tare Weight
Tap T
Switch Mode
Press and hold Power Button
Toggle Units G/Oz
Press and hold TButton
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Mode 3 - Auto Start Mode
The Auto-Start Mode is designed to aid espresso extraction. The scale automatically
detects a cup, shot glass, or other vessel and tares the weight of the vessel. The scale
will then detect when the flow of espresso into the vessel and automatically start the
timer function; the timer stops when the flow of espresso into the vessel stops. When the
vessel is removed from the scale, the display flashes the final beverage weight
Display
1. The LED display shows [00 0.00] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in gram
units.
2. The LED display shows [00 0.0000] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
ounce units.
3. The timer displays from [00] to [99] , When the value is over 99, the timer will stop.
Mode Description
1. STEP 1. When placing more than 2 grams and a stable weight on the scale, the scale will
perform the auto-tare operation.
2. STEP 2. After the scale detects the flow of espresso, the timer will start. The timer will stop
when the espresso flow stops.
3. STEP 3. When the espresso is finished, removing the cup will flash between the beverage
weight and the espresso shot.
Action
Operation
Initiate Auto Start
Place the cup on the scale
Tare
Tap TButton
Stop Timer
The timer will stop when flow is no longer detected
Reset
Double Tap TButton to reset the mode
Switch Mode
Press and hold Power Button
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Note
1. In Auto Start Mode, the timer will stop when the espresso flow stops
2. The auto-tare function is performed when the weight exceeds 2 grams.
3. If you do not operate the scale for 14 seconds, it will reset the timer and perform tare operation.
4. In Auto Start Modes, the timer will also stop when a negative weight (i.e. removal of cup) is
detected.
*To Enable/Disable Auto Start Mode, please go to Chapter 5: Configuration.
Chapter 4: Calibration
Calibration Mode
1. While the scale is in Weighing Mode and the weighing unit is in gram, press TButton rapidly
until LED display shows [ CAL ] and then [ 100 ].
2. Place a 100g calibration weight on scale and wait for the scale to execute calibration procedure.
3. The LED display shows [ _End_ ] when the calibration procedure is completed. You may unload
the calibration weight when completed.
*Note: Calibration weight of 50g,100g, 200g, or 500g can also be used.
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Chapter 5: Configuration
Enter Settings
1. Press and hold Power Button while the LED display shows [ nACAIA ] and turns [ SEt ].
2. Tap TButton to enter Settings, It will show the first setting [ SLEEP ].
3. Please refer to the following table about the details
Notice: The difference between zero operation and tare operation is that zero operation would
simply ignore the weight and display as 0 while tare operation would deduct the weight from
weighing result. However, zero operation does not increase the scale capacity.
Setting
Display
Options
Default
Auto Switch Off
SLEEP
5, 10 ,20, 30, 60, Off
5
Zero Tracking
trAcE
0.5d, 1d, 2d, 3d, Off
1d
Key Sound
bEEP
On, Off
On
Zero Range
O.ranGE
2, 100
100
Weighing Filter
Fi lt
2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
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Default Weighing unit
Unit
Gram, Ounce
Gram
Power Saving Mode
SAVinG
30 ,90 ,180 ,OFF
90
Weighing Mode
NodE_1
On, Off
On
Dual Display Mode
NodE_2
On, Off
On
Auto Start Mode
NodE_3
On, Off
On
Bluetooth On/Off
bt_SEt
On, Off
On
Action
Operation
Advance to Next
Setting
Tap T
Enter Setting
Long Press T
Toggle Options
Tap T
Save Option
Long Press T
Exit Settings
Tap Power Button
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Auto Sleep Settings
Auto Sleep Settings can also be configured in the Brewmaster.
1. The number indicates the amount of time before the scale enters sleeping mode. For example,
when 10 is selected, the scale enters sleeping mode after 10 minutes of idling.
Zero Tracking
Zero Tracking is a function for maintaining the zero indication within certain limits automatically.
1. OFF: It is not recommended to turn off the Zero Tracking because the zero indication would draft
easily as room temperature changes.
2. 0.5d~3d: The Zero Tracking is measured in units of division, or “d”. 1d is equal to 0.01 grams.
For example, if the Zero Tracking is set to 3d, any weight less than 0.03 grams will automatically
be zeroed.
3. 1d is recommended in general for all Acaia coffee scales.
Key Sound Settings
Key Sound Settings can also be configured from the Brewmaster.
Use this setting to turn the beeping sound on or off.
Zero Range Setting
The Zero Range setting determines the range for which TButton executes zero operation instead
of tare operation
1.When Zero Range is set to 2, the range for zero-setting will be 2% of the capacity, i.e., +/- 10g for
the Acaia Cinco. By pressing TButton, any weight within +/- 10g is zeroed out by zero operation
while any weight lays outside the range is tared out by tare operation.
2.If Zero Range is set to 100, the range for zero-setting will be 100% of the capacity, i.e., +/- 500g
for the Acaia Cinco. Therefore, instead of tare operation, zero operation would be executed in this
setting whenever TButton is pressed.
Weighing filter setting
1. The numbers shown in the weighing filter setting indicate the filter parameters, which
determines the speed that the load receptor responds to weight. The larger the number, the
more stable but slower the weighing result will be.
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Default Weighing Unit [default=g]
1. The Default Weighing Unit is set to be gram if [ 9] is selected and ounce if [ o2 ] is selected.
2. Tap TButton to switch the Default Weighing Unit between gram and ounce.
Power Saving Mode
1. The Default Power Saving Mode is set to 90 secs.
2. The Acaia Cinco will wait for the selected number of seconds to enter Power Saving Mode. The
LED display will dim to save power.
Weighing Mode Setting [ nodE_1 ] [default]
1. The default Weighing Mode Setting is set to ON, which means this mode is enabled.
2. ON: The Weighing Mode is enabled.
3. OFF: The Weighing Mode is disabled.
Dual Display Mode Setting [ nodE_2 ]
1. The default Dual Display Mode Setting is set to ON, which means this mode is enabled.
2. ON: The Dual Display Mode is enabled.
3. OFF: The Dual Display Mode is disabled.
Auto Start Mode Setting [ nodE_3 ]
1. The default Auto Start Mode is set to ON, which means this mode is enabled.
2. ON: The Auto Start Mode is enabled.
3. OFF: Auto Start Mode is disabled.
Bluetooth ON/OFF [default=ON]
1. The default Bluetooth is set to ON, which means Bluetooth is enabled.
2. OFF: The Bluetooth is disabled. The scale does not allow any Bluetooth connection.
2. ON: The Bluetooth is enabled. The scale allows Bluetooth connection. User may connect the
scale with Brewmaster.
3. Press and hold TButton for 1 second until [ SLEEP ] is shown to confirm the modification.!
Chapter 5: Configuration 16

Appendix
Error Codes
Others
Error Code
Description
100
Code error
101
EEPROM error
102
AD read error
Over load: the weight is over the maximum capacity.
Under load: the weight is under the minimum capacity.
303
Unable to make zero point, for the initial weight exceeds the limit (250% of capacity).
304
Please calibrate the scale in a stable environment free of vibration, wind, etc.
904
Password error (the default password is 0000)
_H2O
Water in the Power button
H2O_
Water in the Tare button
_H2O_
Water in the Power Button and Tare Button
Appendix 17
Display Code
Description
UPdAtE
The scale is in update mode.
Note: If you want to leave update mode, please plug the scale's USB to a power source.

Copyright
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manual may be reproduced, processed, duplicated or published in any form by photocopying,
microfilming, reprinting or any other method, in particular electronic means, without the written
agreement of Acaia.
© Acaia Corporation 2018
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